Distance learning, HW Online & Approved Learning Partner students

We are delighted that you have chosen to study with Heriot-Watt. As one of the most progressive and international institutions, we are confident that you will have the opportunity to thrive, both personally and academically, during your time studying with us.

Enrolment

All students are required to enrol with the University annually. Enrolment is the process through which you check and update your personal details and agree to the University's terms and conditions. The process will activate access to online tools like VISION (virtual leaning environment) and will allow you to register and pay for courses.

Who should enrol online?

New students studying a Heriot-Watt University programme through another institute (such as an Approved Learning Partner) will need to complete online enrolment, but you should contact your local institution in the first instance.

Online enrolment

Course registration (online students only)

You can register and pay for course(s) via the Student Portal (myHWU), once you have completed online enrolment. Consult your programme structure for a full list of available courses on the relevant programme pages on the website.

Once the payment has been completed, the Online Student Support Team will check the course selection before updating your record. If you experience any problems or have any questions relating to a credit or debit card payment, please contact the Online Student Support Team.

Students who will have their fees paid for by a sponsor must submit a scanned copy of a current sponsor letter to the Online Student Support Team (on the sponsor’s headed paper). It should confirm the following:

The sponsor will pay the fees

Details of where the invoice is to be sent/emailed

Course details (Course code, Course name, Semester)

Student card

If you are studying independently you will be sent your student card if you upload a photograph during online enrolment. If you do not upload a photograph you can email one to studentcentre@hw.ac.uk as a jpeg, pjpeg, gif, png or x-png file. Please make sure you provide your HW person ID and contact details in the email.

If you are studying through an Approved Learning Partner they will send us your photo then we will send your card to them to distribute.